Some more passive gals may see their wedding as a perfectly legitimate excuse to boss everyone around. And while all brides, along with their grooms, should be the primary decision-makers when it comes to wedding matters, the women who are doormat-like in everyday life seem more likely to turn into slave-drivers as brides, making ridiculous requests for things that aren't truly necessary.

It could also be because they've seen their friends (and brides on TV) act this way, so they think it's acceptable. They may think it's worse to be totally blase about their wedding than to rule with an iron fist.

One last theory: It could be payback for the times their more assertive friends walked all over them. They may feel they can get away with turning the tables when it's their turn in the wedding gown.

Laid-back in regular life or not, no bridesmaid should tolerate a friend who doesn't act very friendly just because she's getting married. After some initial slack-cutting, if she's still acting up, calmly and patiently speak up (when you two are alone). Sadly, I've seen friendships end because of out-of-control brides, and bridesmaids who waited until they'd already reached their boiling point to call them out on their bad behavior.

Do you know any laid-back ladies who became bossy brides? If you were a bridesmaid in that wedding, how did you handle the split personality? Or do you think weddings are every bride's chance to get a little demanding?